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What is an Undeconstructed Pentecostal?
I tell people that I am an undeconstructed Pentecostal. So, just what does that mean? Maybe we should ponder: What is deconstructed Pentecostalism? It seems to me that many Pentecostals are uncomfortable with their story. Maybe an emphasis on seeker-sensitive evangelicalism has domesticated Pentecostal spirituality. Many Pentecostals in my tribe often testified to being “saved, sanctified, and baptized in the sweet Holy Ghost.” I believe that testimony offers the seeds of a robust Pentecostal spirituality.
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Are We Effectively Preaching the Gospel?
Conversions of the Rich and Famous
My social media feed has exploded with posts about the conversion of Kanye West. I must admit that I had no clue as to who is this person. So, I have no emotional investiture in this story outside of a sinner coming to Christ. However, I’ve noticed that whatever position people take on this, they are passionate. Some are highly critical of Kanye’s conversion, others are highly critical of those who are critical. So please allow me to present a dispassionate view.
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The Ministry of Racial Reconciliation
In the last two decades discussions about racial equality have moved to discussions about critical race theory. Critical race theory insists that white people are historically responsible for the oppression of people of color. Therefore, white people are incapable of acting beyond their self-interest and are incapable of understanding the plight of the oppressed.
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A Conversation with a Grieving Black Man
This morning I had a long conversation with a grieving black man. I’ve known him for several years. He is a member of my church – the Church of God. He has served as pastor of a local congregation. He spoke with passion, some would say anger. But I heard grief and lament. He called me, a white man, because we are friends and he trusts my counsel. The truth is that I struggled for answers.
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Insufficient Grace?
My Facebook feed was filled with images of Brant Jean, the brother of the murdered Botham Jean, hugging the murderer, Amber Guyger. People were overwhelmed by Brant’s gesture. But, I waited for the criticisms of postmodern social justice warriors. They came. Continue reading “Insufficient Grace?”